One of the big advantages ESPN had when it launched ESPN Bet with PENN Entertainment was that it could take advantage of a massive number of potential players who already had ESPN.com accounts. That dream came true last week when the sports broadcasting giant announced that players can now link their ESPN and ESPN Bet…
As Americans become more comfortable with regulated sports betting the parlay has emerged as one of their most popular betting options. That love of a string of connected wagers has been great news for operators like BetMGM, who announced in a recent earnings call that they've seen a 200 percent increase in NFL parlays this…
The life of a gaming industry executive is nothing if not a tremendous balancing act. In today's market, casino executives must do a delicate dance that involves engaging customers both online and at land-based casinos. Gaming companies that emphasize one of these markets too much are in danger of starving the other. Ignore one of…
Bet365 is betting big on its committment to the US market with a new headquarters in Denver, Colorado that’s set to bring 1,000 jobs to the Mile High City. The operator’s new facility is a massive facility set right in the heart of Denver’s bustling downtown and is just the first piece in bet365’s master…
It’s been almost ten years since NBA Commissioner Adam Silver broke with professional sport dogma by supporting the legalization of sports betting in the United States. Silver voiced that support in a New York Times editorial titled, Legalize and Regulate Sports Betting, that is still considered one of the tipping points in changing public opinion…
Being first-to-market in an emerging market is a huge advantage in any industry, but it’s especially advantageous in the land-based casino business. That’s why the recent news that Wynn Resorts has been named the first recipient of a United Arab Emirates (UAE) casino license by the country’s General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA). The news…
One of the biggest challenges for operators looking to launch live dealer operations is how can they truly replicate the land-based casino experience? Playtech and MGM Live are combating that problem by broadcasting their live dealer play directly from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Christian Stuart Senior Vice President and Head of Interactive at…
In 2023, the US gaming industry spent more on responsible gaming initiatives than it had ever spent in a single year. That’s the main takeaway from a recent study published by the American Gaming Association (AGA). According to the AGA’s research, the US-facing gaming industry spent a mind-blowing $471.8 million in 2023 in its efforts…
The American Gaming Association (AGA), European Casino Association (ECA) and the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) have signed a memorandum of understanding that lays out a framework for collaboration on shared values. It’s a partnership aimed at combating illegal gaming while promoting the value of the regulated industry. The political power, and potential reach, of…
BetMGM is partnering with Gannett Co. Inc. on a multi-year media partnership that covers hundreds of print and digital outlets. It's a massive deal that co-mingles traditional sports media and player acquisition across a massive media landscape. Under the terms of the deal, BetMGM will be providing betting odds, moneylines, spreads and over/unders to Gannett…
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